RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with collection of health information and health monitoring under the supervision of the RN, NP, physician, or physician assistant.
• Coordinates and schedules necessary medical appointments for clients
• Completes urine screen and orders toxicology and lab reports under the supervision of the RN, NP, physician, or physician assistant.
• Assists in obtaining necessary medical documentation and coordinating care with other medical providers
• Requests prior authorizations for medications
• Provide nursing treatments and administer medications under the supervision of the RN

·  Facilitates groups

·  Schedule and assigned duties are subject to change based on the needs of the program and the clients we serve.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

·  Must have basic knowledge of mental health and substance use disorders and the recovery process, be able to relate well individuals from diverse cultures, and have good judgment. 

·  Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

·  Completion of a training program for practical nurses, current NYS licensure as a practical nurse (LPN) and four (4) years of paid full time work experience in a human service or medical field.

·   Bilingual preferred